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White Sauce

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This is a little bit like making a ranch dressing and putting it on pizza. Which can’t possibly be a bad thing. This recipe is from Joe Beddia, the dough master behind Philadelphia's cult favorite, Pizzeria Beddia.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2

cups heavy cream

½

cup chopped basil

¼

cup chopped fennel fronds

¼

cup chopped chives

teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1

small garlic clove, finely grated

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Purée cream, basil, fennel, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or with an immersion blender until thick and creamy, 15–30 seconds; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Do Ahead: Cream can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per 1/4 cup: Calories (kcal) 210
Fat (g) 22
Saturated Fat (g) 14
Cholesterol (mg) 70
Carbohydrates (g) 2
Dietary Fiber (g) 0
Total Sugars (g) 2
Protein (g) 2
Sodium (mg) 20